Hunter Barnes | Tickets

Hunter Barnes (born 1977), a documentary photographer, provides a captivating glimpse into the World of Wonder Sideshow through his project "Tickets." This series captures the raw and unapologetic spirit of the traveling circus's edgier counterpart, showcasing sword swallowers, fire eaters, and tattooed ladies in striking portraits. With a keen eye for cultural nuances and a passion for amplifying marginalized voices, Barnes continues his trend of highlighting underrepresented communities in America through his precise and deliberate analog photography process.